Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 tips the scales at 4 475 lbs — 4 170 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 at 305 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 230 SEL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 220 I/O
ModelGrand Mariner 230 SEL
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs
Weight - Detail4,475 lbs
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg2029.82
Weight - lbs.305
Weight - lbs.4475
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches308
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. bimini / stern light down
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Engine max260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI B3 Mercruiser
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacity1,935 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon